Step 1 - Video & Activity -- Create your Wordle while watching video!
This video is not related to the content we will be exploring. I chose this video for two puposes: to demonstrate what a digital representation of one's learning might look like in video form and to grab the learner's attention in order to engage the learner and get his or her creative and innovative ideas flowing.
Using the responses to the pre-assessment will better able you to form groups. Optimal group size is 3 students.
Step 3 - Recall Prior Learning
Step 4 - Present Learning Objectives
Physical Science -- Atomic Theory and History
SCoS Objectives:
5.01
Develop an understanding of how scientific processes have led to the current atomic theory.
Dalton’s atomic theory
J. J. Thomson’s model of the atom
Rutherford’s gold foil experiment
Bohr’s planetary model
Electron cloud model
5.02
Examine the nature of atomic structure:
Isotopes.
Literacy and Writing Integration Objectives:
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms.
Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.
Writing Integration:
Introduce a topic and organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
Step 5 - Learning Guidance
Learning Outcomes: Working in small groups (2-3) research, explore, discover, analyze and demonstrate how the model of the atom has changed over time, why atoms of the same element have different atomic masses, including an understanding of how scientific processes have led to the current atomic theory.
Gale, NCWiseOwl, DISCOVER, USA.gov, Popular Science Students should find further evidence using reliable research databases and web resources. Gather information, images, video and audio resources that support and provide further information to post and share with group members. This will be the basis for their digital story -- or multimedia project.
Step 6 - Performance & Student Responding
Research: Research, view, read and collect information (central ideas, draw conclusions, summarize and paraphrase concepts and processes). Students must dig deeper by finding relevant information, citing evidence from reliable sources. This information will be collected and posted by group members on to a single shared Google doc or wiki. All research sources must be cited. All writing posted must be a synthesis of information, paraphrased to show a coherent understanding of concepts, processes, and theory. If your team creates your own shared learning space, make sure you include your teacher since he or she will be providing you feedback during the research process. Google doc Wiki
Step 7 - Instructor Feedback
Using the jigsaw method (each student is responsible for a diveded portion of the overall content), post individual research and synthesis onto a shared workspace. This can be done asynchronously by posting synthesized information to the shared workspace (Google doc or wiki page) and then by discussing and explaining synchronously in the face-to-face environment. All sources must be cited.
Step 8 - Performance Assessment
Digital Story or Multimedia Project: Create a digital representation that depicts your group's understanding of how scientific processes have led to the current atomic theory. Your project must include at least two media forms illustrating the various models of the atom, placing them in chronological order and highlighting the most current and credible theories. (The introductory video for this lesson is a good example of a digital story or representation of learning) The multimedia product each group completes will be considered the group's alternative summative assessment.
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For Students: Multimedia Tools, Resources, and Options
Step 1 - Video & Activity -- Create your Wordle while watching video!
This video is not related to the content we will be exploring. I chose this video for two puposes: to demonstrate what a digital representation of one's learning might look like in video form and to grab the learner's attention in order to engage the learner and get his or her creative and innovative ideas flowing.Step 2 - Pre-Assessment
Using the responses to the pre-assessment will better able you to form groups. Optimal group size is 3 students.Step 3 - Recall Prior Learning
Step 4 - Present Learning Objectives
Physical Science -- Atomic Theory and History
SCoS Objectives:Literacy and Writing Integration Objectives:
Writing Integration:
Step 5 - Learning Guidance
Learning Outcomes: Working in small groups (2-3) research, explore, discover, analyze and demonstrate how the model of the atom has changed over time, why atoms of the same element have different atomic masses, including an understanding of how scientific processes have led to the current atomic theory.
Required Resources:
Dalton’s atomic theory - First Useful TheoryJ. J. Thomson’s model of the atom -- Plum Pudding Model
Rutherford’s gold foil experiment -- Planetary Model of the Atom
Bohr’s planetary model - The Bohr Atom
Electron cloud model -- The Atom: Building Block of Matter
MLA citation: "The Atom: Building Block of Matter." The New Book of Popular Science. Grolier Online, 2011. Web. 5 Mar. 2011.
Suggested Searches:
Gale, NCWiseOwl, DISCOVER, USA.gov, Popular ScienceStudents should find further evidence using reliable research databases and web resources. Gather information, images, video and audio resources that support and provide further information to post and share with group members. This will be the basis for their digital story -- or multimedia project.
Step 6 - Performance & Student Responding
Research: Research, view, read and collect information (central ideas, draw conclusions, summarize and paraphrase concepts and processes). Students must dig deeper by finding relevant information, citing evidence from reliable sources. This information will be collected and posted by group members on to a single shared Google doc or wiki. All research sources must be cited. All writing posted must be a synthesis of information, paraphrased to show a coherent understanding of concepts, processes, and theory. If your team creates your own shared learning space, make sure you include your teacher since he or she will be providing you feedback during the research process.Google doc
Wiki
Step 7 - Instructor Feedback
Using the jigsaw method (each student is responsible for a diveded portion of the overall content), post individual research and synthesis onto a shared workspace. This can be done asynchronously by posting synthesized information to the shared workspace (Google doc or wiki page) and then by discussing and explaining synchronously in the face-to-face environment. All sources must be cited.Step 8 - Performance Assessment
Digital Story or Multimedia Project: Create a digital representation that depicts your group's understanding of how scientific processes have led to the current atomic theory. Your project must include at least two media forms illustrating the various models of the atom, placing them in chronological order and highlighting the most current and credible theories. (The introductory video for this lesson is a good example of a digital story or representation of learning) The multimedia product each group completes will be considered the group's alternative summative assessment.***
For Students: Multimedia Tools, Resources, and Options
Digital Story or Multimedia Project:
Must include two or more of the following: images, videos, audio clips (music, podcast, sound effects, other), widget, or a mash-up of digital media.Widget (web2.0) suggestings:
VoiceThreadVokiPrezi.edu or make your own Prezi
Wordle or Tagxedo
Glogster
Primary Access
Website Suggestions:
Weebly, Wordpress, Google sitesVideo Making:
iMovie (Mac), Moviemaker (PC), PhotoStory (PC), VoiceThread, AnimotoAudio Message:
AudioPal, Garage Band (Mac), Audacity (PC), Podbean (Podcast hosting), iTunesDigital Images:
Clip Art & PhotosOpen Source Audio
NCWiseOwl
High Resolution Images
The Oral Historian's Digital Toolbox
Post Assessment Survey
Step 9 - Enhancing Retention and Transfer -- Extension Activities